F150 or F250?
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These manufactures are going to get alot of people killed over rating the towing capacity of their vehicles. The stupid tv commercials about the ability to pull a hugh load on a flat surface say nothing to the stopping capacity let alone the PANIC stopping ability. MORE IS BETTER!
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These manufactures are going to get alot of people killed over rating the towing capacity of their vehicles. The stupid tv commercials about the ability to pull a hugh load on a flat surface say nothing to the stopping capacity let alone the PANIC stopping ability. MORE IS BETTER!
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would never tell anybody to under tow something. I tow a 29 fountain 7k dry with an eco boost, no problems, good trailer brakes on it now stops pretty good. In an oh poop moment its important to have the right truck and functional trailer brakes, but in some instances it aint going to matter dont matter what truck is underneath you. Depends on what you do, I tow from memorial to labor day so max about 12 times a summer out on the boat, one place is 25 miles the other is 40, and yes most accidents happen within miles of your home. But I will admit if I was towing across state or cross country I would be back in the diesel no doubt. But I feel quite safe and feel the truck is adequate for the job, I had a F250 6.4l before and dont see the night and day difference to be honest. Not saying what the OP should do or not go, but go with your gut and what you can handle. But these newer half tons specially the eco is a lot of truck and more than what 1/2 tons used to be.
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These manufactures are going to get alot of people killed over rating the towing capacity of their vehicles. The stupid tv commercials about the ability to pull a hugh load on a flat surface say nothing to the stopping capacity let alone the PANIC stopping ability. MORE IS BETTER!